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Sreedharan's High-Speed Rail: Half Time, 60% Vande Bharat Fare for 465 KM in 200 Mins
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Sreedharan's High-Speed Rail: Half Time, 60% Vande Bharat Fare for 465 KM in 200 Mins
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27-02-2026, 19:22
Sreedharan's High-Speed Rail: Half Time, 60% Vande Bharat Fare for 465 KM in 200 Mins
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Metroman E. Sreedharan proposes Kerala High-Speed Rail (KHSR) to cover 465 KM in 200 minutes, challenging Vande Bharat's 7-hour journey.
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Proposed fare for KHSR is ₹780, significantly lower than Vande Bharat's ₹1,280 AC Chair Car ticket, offering 40% savings.
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The train will feature 'Premium Class' coaches with wide doors for accessibility, connecting all three major airports in Kerala.
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Designed for 200 km/h, operational at 180 km/h, with initial 8-coach trains accommodating 560 passengers.
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Project cost estimated at ₹54,000 crore, potentially reaching ₹56,500 crore with inflation over a 5-year construction timeline.
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